ENGL Raider 100 E344
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1. RAIDER 100 Tube Guitar Amplifier Operator s Manual Please first read this manual carefully 7 Amp Technology Table of Contents page Introduction 4 Features and Functionality at a Glance 4 5 Contents 6 Front Panel Features Input Channel 1 Control Features 6 8 Power Amp section Presence Depth Punch P T M Display 9 Channel 2 Control Features Mid Boost 10 Power Amp section Master A B 10 12 Channel selection Hi Gain FX Loop 12 Stand By Power 13 Rear Panel Features Mains Mains Fuse 13 S A C Port for Z 9 Footswitch Ports 14 15 Noise Gate Threshold Level 15 16 Main FX Loop Send Return and Balance 16 Serial FX Loop Send Return 16 17 Poweramp Output 4 8 16 Ohms 17 Poweramp Output speaker options 17 18 Handling and Care 19 Troubleshooting 20 21 Important note concerning the cooling fans 21 Technical Data Detailed Specifications and Ratings 22 Tube Map Tube Exchange Service 23 Remote Control Options 24 Wiring of Principal Connectors 24 Front Panel Diagrams for Noting Settings 25 Configuration table for Z 9 settings 26 CAUTION Please read and heed the following You ll find an ancillary pamphlet accompanying this owner s manual entitled Instructions for the Prevention of Fire Electrical Shock and Injury Be sure to read it before you plug in and power up the amp Note Technical specifications are subject to change without notice Congratulations ENGL Amp user The ENGL Raider is one2. gt Two FX loops a switchable and adjustable Main FX Loop and a Serial FX Loop that is hardwired into the signal path You can control the Main FX Loop remotely via a footswitch and use this circuit as a hardware bypass for connected FX gt Two power amp Master knobs You can footswitch these knobs to activate two different power amp volume settings on the fly without twisting a knob gt The optional Z 9 Custom Footswitch It lets you select combinations of channels and the two gain stages directly and control two sound shaping features of your choice Three 1 4 stereo jack plugs accept three dual footswitches that let you control remotely the two channels the two gain stages Mid Boost Master A B FX Loop and Reverb gt A Noise Gate for Channel 2 Activate it to suppress excessive noise at very high gain settings Among the hallmarks of this fine amp are painstaking workmanship and finishing as well as rigorously tested and carefully selected quality components You ll find guidelines on care and maintenance of tube amps on page 19 Under the heading Tips from the designer you ll come across practical tips on the aforementioned features throughout the manual All critical information concerning the operation of this amp is preceded by NOTE CAUTION Read and heed or some other eye catching comment We re calling your attention to these remarks for reasons of safety or other compelling motives so please give them due cons
3. Beyond that you can also broaden the volume and tonal ranges by working your guitars volume knob If your arsenal includes MIDI gear for instance the Z 11 ENGL MIDI Switcher in combination with the Z 9 Custom Footswitch you may use the amp s Master A B circuit to swiftly and conveniently set 11 the power amp s volume to two different levels and then access these volume presets in combination with preamp voicing features such as Mid Boost The mind boggles 27 CH1 CH2 This channel switching button selects Channel 1 Clean or Crunch or Channel 2 Lead or Hi Gain Lead and depending on the Hi Gain 28 setting activates Clean Crunch Lead or Hi Gain Lead mode The LEDs next to the respective volume control knobs 8 and 22 light up to indicate the active channel the green LED for Channel 1 the red LED for Channel 2 Channels may also be switched via the ENGL Z 9 Custom Footswitch connected to the S A C Port 34 or via a footswitch connected to jack 37 And for even greater convenience you could also use the optional ENGL Z 9 Custom Footswitch to select directly Channel 1 Channel 2 and the two gain stages simply by tapping the Z 9 s four channel switching buttons 28 Hi Gain The Hi Gain function operates globally affecting both channels Pressing this button ups input sensitivity thereby increasing the amplification factor and the amount of distortion in preamp Channel 1 and Channel 2 The LED above this button lights
4. gt Are the footboards or switching loops connected to the corresponding footswitch jacks 35 36 37 gt Are the cords you are using stereo intact and wired properly Refer to page 25 for pin assignments gt If you are using footswitches other than an ENGL Z 4 or Z 11 are the switches or relays inside the boards or switching loop systems off on Single Pole Single Throw SPST switches In other words do these switches continuously connect to GND when you wish to activate the given function If you re unsure about the answers to these questions consult an authorized service center or a professional specialist The amp is not providing an output signal no sound is emanating from the speaker gt Is at least one speaker connected to the speaker outputs 4 ohms 8 ohms or 16 ohms 44 45 46 gt Is the power amp activated Standby switch to ON gt Are all cords guitar effect and speaker connected properly and are they functional gt Unplug connected effectors and see if the preamp works fine without these peripheral devices gt Is the Noise Gate activated in one of the Lead channels and the Threshold 38 knob set to a high value Deactivate the Noise Gate 38 for a quick check gt Are the active Master knob and the Gain and Volume knobs set to a value greater than 0 If any of these knobs is set to 0 no signal is routed to the amp s outputs 20 gt You may be looking at a faulty tube or anothe
5. or a footswitch connected to jack 35 The reverb unit is always on if you do not plug a footswitch into the port 34 or jack 35 22 Volume 2 Determines the level of Channel 2 Lead and Hi Gain Lead Twist this knob to adjust Channel 2 s volume and dial in the desired balance of levels with Channel 1 Because 10 this volume control is located pre effects loop it also determines the effects send level for Channel 2 The red LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate Channel 2 is on 23 Mid Boost This voicing feature operates globally affecting both channels by boosting specific midrange frequencies when activated The LED above the button lights up to indicate Mid Boost is activated It may also be switched using a Z 9 Custom Footswitch S A C F1 6 and F2 6 page 26 connected to the S A C Port 34 or a footswitch connected to jack 36 Atip from the designer Mid Boost targets and shapes specific midrange bands crucial in voicing a guitar s sound This tone shaping option is remotely controllable via footswitch so you can adapt the amp s fundamental sound on the fly say to better support rhythm guitar work singing leads and slashing power chords With a handy MIDI switcher such as the ENGL Z 11 you can assign CH 1 CH 2 channel switching Hi Gain boost Mid Boost and other functions to different MIDI presets and control these switching and sound shaping functions remotely in any configuration using a MIDI footboar
6. the ENGL Z 4 2 x off on Single Pole Single Throw or SPST for short This type of footswitch lets you access the two channels and Hi Gain One of the two switches activates Channel 1 or 2 while the other activates Hi Gain Plugging a footswitch into this jack disables onboard channel 27 and Hi Gain 28 switching Note also A footswitch may be equipped with LEDs indicating the given switching status Each of the two switches is provided with approx 10 milliamperes current which suffices to power a standard LED The jack s mono terminal selects channel 1 2 switching while the stereo terminal controls the Hi Gain feature for pin assignments see page24 38 NOISE GATE THRESHOLD LEVEL This control knob activates an onboard Noise Gate serving to suppress excess noise in Channel 2 Lead and Hi Gain Lead when you twist it to the right near or just beyond the 9 o clock position Use this knob to set a threshold value that is the noise level at which the Noise Gate activates to suppress the signal within the 9 to 5 o clock range The further you twist the knob to the right the higher the signal level at which the Noise Gate kicks in If you set the knob to the 5 o clock position the Noise Gate reacts to extremely high noise levels meaning that there s not much of a margin between the guitar signal and background noise Atip from the designer Lead and Hi Gain Lead in Channel 2 generate different levels of noise and I tuned the ENGL Raide
7. 1 4 jack page ring refer to 2 ring Data ENED Vo ENS Vo fX Use a stereo tip refer to 3 Very important tip 5 volts plug only use a stereo plug only sleeve Ground GND Connect ENGL sleeve Ground GND Custom Z 9 i Here you ll find at a glance the technical details ERBEN of the Raider 100 s various remote switching capabilities 2 A switch connected to this terminal controls tip Reverb off lt gt on via jack 35 AUNT ring Mid Boost passive lt gt active via jack 36 Hi Gain Lo Gain lt gt Hi Gain via jack 37 sleeve 3 A switch connected to this terminal controls Main FX Loop off bypassed lt gt on enabled via jack 35 Stereo Master A B Master A lt gt Master B via jack 36 1 4 plug CH 1 CH 2 Channel 1 lt gt Channel 2 via jack 37 24 Noting Settings Input Gain Reverb Reverb Presence Depth 2er st e y ni Master A M RAIDER 100 5 Stand By Power Input Gain Reverb Reverb RAIDER 100 s Stand By Power Input o RAIDER 100 s Stand By Power Input Reverb o RAIDER 100 S Stand By Power 25 Configuration table for assigning the Raider 100
8. IN GERMANY 32 33 page gt 13 lt gt 14 lt n i I 45 g lt 17 gt Amp Technology ENGL Ger tebau GmbH Germany Internet http www engl amps com Text design graphics photography and layout by Horst Langer ENGL Amp Designer
9. In order to spare the power tubes and prolong their lifetime we recommend to set the Stand By switch to Stand By 0 position that is before you switch the amp on After a period of 30 seconds you may activate the poweramp by flipping the Stand By switch Avoid storing the amp in damp or dusty rooms to spare jacks switches and potentiometers If you don t use the amp all the time recommend that you drape a covering over it to prevent the intrusion of dust Even better keep it in a transport cover or flight case Never use caustic or scouring detergents to clean the amp s housing front or rear panels Use a soft damp cloth or sponge with diluted soapsuds or a standard brand of mild dishwashing liquid instead Never use solvents they can corrode the amp s vinyl skin and dissolve the front and rear panel labels Keep liquids well away from the amp particularly the interior of the housing Make sure air can circulate at the rear and top of the amp to allow for adequate cooling which increases component life Never operate the amp without an adequate load a speaker cabinet or suitable terminating resistor High ambient temperatures place an additional strain on diverse components so if at all possible avoid operating the amp at temperatures far higher than 30 C for longer periods Running the amp at mains voltages exceeding the nominal mains input voltage over longer periods can also shorten component life Replace tubes with sele
10. blo Replace these with fuses of the same type and rating only 6L6GC or 5881 matched sets ECC83 F Q input tube ECC83 selected ECC83 standard Replace tubes with selected sets only AT89C2051 uC with internal 2K Flash Memory for software source code Upgradeable with external Programmer Proprietary ENGL asynchronous data protocol two fans each 12 Volts DC 1 2 watts approx 58 x 49 x 27 cm Ix h x d approx 22 8 x 19 3 x 10 6 Ixhx d approx 29 5 kg approx 65 Ibs Tube Map cooling fan connector output e 9 a V4 v3 V2 V1 power transformer V8 V7 V5 Q electrolytic EJ amp chassis capacitor reverb main connector anode supply red plug gt reverb spring input as viewed smoothing black plug gt reverb spring output from above Front panel Input the tubes and their function V 5 ECC83 12AX7 input stage 2 stage grade FQ selected V 6 ECC83 12AX7 Lead driver stage 4 stage grade selected V 7 ECC83 12AX7 FX buffer stage poweramp driver stage grade selected V 8 ECC83 12AX7 phase splitter grade standard V 1 V 4 6L6GC or 5881 power tubes poweramp matches sets Tube replacement report 1 Replaced on 20 ___ Replaced by Replaced tubes 2 Replaced on 20 ___ Replaced by Replaced tubes Reason 3 Replaced on 20 ___ Replaced by Replaced tubes Reason Your Options for controlling the ENGL Raider 100 amp
11. enable and bypass the Main FX Loop using a Z 9 Custom Footswitch S A C F1 3 and F2 7 page 26 connected to the S A C Port 34 or a footswitch connected to jack 35 Atip from the designer The Main FX Loop can be configured in series that is 10096 processed signal when Balance is set to Effect or in parallel 196 to 9996 mix of preamp and effect signal when 12 Balance is set somewhere between dry and Effect The FX Loop button enables and bypasses this loop meaning you can actually activate and deactivate connected effects using a control feature on the amp The other effects loop Serial FX Loop is hardwired into the signal path between the preamp and power amp and located pre Main FX Loop If you patch a stomp box or other signal processor into this loop you must switch this outboard device on to activate its effect and switch it off to bypass it Note that in the signal path Main FX Loop and Serial FX Loop are sited post preamp and pre the two master knobs 30 Stand By Power amp standby switch Use this switch to silence 0 position the amp when you take longer break The amp s tubes stay nice and toasty and the amp is ready to roll immediately when you ramp it back up to full power Atip from the designer suggest you get into the habit of using standby during short breaks In this mode current is not piped through the power tubes so they don t get as hot due to the lack of anode dissipation and are spared considera
12. jack using the shortest possible shielded cord equipped with 1 4 plugs Activate and deactivate it via the FX Loop 29 button which switches between these two loops In the signal path Main FX Loop is located post preamp and pre the two power amp Master knobs 41 Main FX Loop Balance FX mix control for Main FX Loop When the knob is set to Dry the amp signal is routed through with no processed signal 096 wet balance added to the mix Twist the knob clockwise to blend in the processed signal parallel passive wet balance 1 9996 depending on knob position When the knob arrives at the Effect position only the wet signal that is the processed signal generated by the connected effect device is patched to the power amp serial 10096 wet NOTE Set this knob to Dry when this loop is not in use 16 42 Serial FX Loop Send Connect this output of the Serial FX Loopto a signal processor s input return jack using the shortest possible shielded cord equipped with 6 3 mm 1 4 plugs In the signal path the Serial FX Loopis located post preamp pre Main FX Loop and pre power amp and its two Master control knobs The Serial FX Loopis hardwired into the signal path If you wish to bypass a connected effect you must do this on the outboard device by switching it off or hitting its bypass button 43 Serial FX Loop Return Connect this input of the Serial FX Loopto a signal processor s output send jack using the shortest possible shielded cor
13. to the Z 9 Custom Footswitch Operator s Manual Please note The ENGL Z 9 Custom Footswitch is an optional accessory The afore mentioned Function buttons LEDs and setup routines pertain to the Z 9 26 page gt 6 lt 7 gt lt 8 gt 9 gt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 i 1 16 Gain 1 Bass Middle repre Beier Volume t Presence Depth 2h ER eo o o RAIDER 100 Eus vi v2 V va Amp d s Ld OO Power Tube Monitor Input Gain 2 Bass i Middle Treble Reverb Volume 2 T E 4 amp 9 e e Mia Master i Hi F 9 TE Boost A B H2 Gain Loop r 4 4 e e ud A O O Stand By Power FE ter III i 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 page 10 gt lt 11 gt lt 12 lt 13 page lt 14 gt 16 gt 17 5 Type Plate 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING S A C Port Footswitch Noise Gate p Main FX Loop ied Loop Mates o i n ou 2 Oft masc Send Return Balanca Threshold Fostswiten 2 5 Oniy Level ce Serial FX Loop 000000 Send Return IN CAUTION N DO NOT OPEN i RISK OF ELECTRIC SH Do NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTUI ENGL Guitar Combo Amp RAIDER 100 TYPE E344 Amp Design by Horst Langer Poweramp Output oe OZ K O 9 Ohms Parallel 8 Ohms Parallel 16 Ohm UE a e MADE
14. up to indicate Hi Gainis active This feature can also be switched via the ENGL Z 9 Custom Footswitch connected to the S A C Port 34 or via a footswitch connected to jack 37 The optional ENGL Z 9 Custom Footswitch may be used as a conventional footswitch to select combinations of Channel switching and the Hi Gain feature to access the four different gain modes Clean Crunch Lead and Hi Gain Lead directly and conveniently by doing a little tap dancing on the Z 9 s four channel switching buttons Atip from the designer Obviously the difference between Lo and High Gain is the latter gives you more preamp juice But also tuned frequency response to suit each channel s gain structure which is a long winded way of saying the two channels give you four great sonic choices Depending on the selected channel and Gain knob setting the spectrum ranges from pristine clean to ultra saturated lead tone rich in overtones and gain reserves for screaming solos and crashing power chords Whatever tones your style genre and whims may demand you ll find it between these two extremes The options are too numerous to mention so switch back and forth between Lo and High Gain in each of the two channels to get to know their tonal characteristics and make the most of these four fundamental sounds 29 FX Loop Press this button to activate and deactivate the Main FX Loop The red LED above the button lights up to indicate Main FX Loop is enabled You can
15. Channel 2 Lead and Hi Gain Lead mode 19 Middle This is the preamp voicing section s passive midrange EQ for Channel 2 Lead and Hi Gain Lead mode 20 Treble This is the preamp voicing section s passive high frequency EQ for Channel 2 Lead and Hi Gain Lead mode Atip from the designer To help you get acquainted with the amp s fundamental sounds recommend that you set all tone controls to about the center or 12 o clock position For higher gain high volume lead sounds your best bet is to turn the Treble and the Presence knob down to prevent the pickups and speakers from generating feedback a setting in the 9 to 1 o clock range is recommended Though this passive voicing section s controls range is narrower than that of a comparable active system its EQ curve is tweaked specifically for its designated purpose and will give you satisfying results What s more in combination with the Presence and the Depth Punch control feature in the poweramp stage you have heaps of voicing options for tailoring basic sounds to taste 21 Reverb Reverb intensity knob Twist it to adjust the amount of reverb for Channel 2 Lead and Hi Gain Lead Turn the Reverb control knob clockwise to increase the effect s intensity The signal remains completely dry when the knob is set to the 7 o clock position or if Reverb is deactivated via a footswitch You can switch the reverb unit on and off using a Z 9 Custom Footswitch connected to the S A C Port 34
16. Gain control knob accordingly If your guitar sports single coils and you want to add some grit to your tone and bite to your riffs set the knob somewhere between 10 and 2 o clock and Hi Gain active in Channel 1 For higher output pickups such as humbucking or active jobs dial in settings between 9 and 1 o clock and activate Hi Gain For an even bigger beefier crunch tone try Crunch Gain settings well beyond the 2 o clock position CAUTION Extremely high gain and volume levels especially in Hi Gain mode can produce powerful feedback Avoid feedback squeals they can lead to hearing loss and damage speakers At higher volumes back off the Gain and Treble levels in order to prevent unchecked feedback 4 Bass This is the preamp voicing section s passive low frequency EQ for Channel 1 Clean and Crunch modes 5 Middle This is the preamp voicing section s passive midrange frequency EQ for Channel 1 Clean and Crunch modes 6 Treble This is the preamp voicing section s passive high frequency EQ for Channel 1 Clean and Crunch modes Atip from the designer To help you get acquainted with the amp s fundamental sounds recommend that 7 you set all tone controls to or slightly higher than the center or 12 o clock position For higher gain Crunch sounds your best bet is to turn the Treble knob down to prevent the pickups and speakers from generating feedback a setting in the 10 to 1 o clock range is recommended Bear in mind that
17. This power amp voicing knob s setting determines the amount of lo end frequencies in Channel 2 Lead and Hi Gain Lead in general and for Channel 1 Clean and Crunch when the Off On CH 1 10 button is engaged or On 13 Power Tube MonitorV1 This LED lights up when the current flowing through the V1 power amp tube was too high and the power tube monitor system has switched that tube off To learn more about this crucial protection feature read the paragraph that follows section 16 See the tube layout chart on page 23 to locate V1 s position on the amp chassis 14Power Tube MonitorV2 This LED lights up when the current flowing through the V2 power amp tube was too high and the power tube monitor system has switched that tube off To learn more about this crucial protection feature read the paragraph that follows section 16 See the tube layout chart on page 23 to locate V2 s position on the amp chassis 15 Power Tube Monitor V3 This LED lights up when the current flowing through the V3 power amp tube was too high and the power tube monitor system has switched that tube off To learn more about this crucial protection feature read the paragraph that follows section 16 See the tube layout chart on page 23 to locate V3 s position on the amp chassis 16 Power Tube Monitor V4 This LED lights up when the current flowing through the V4 power amp tube was too high and the power tube monitor system has switched that tube off The next parag
18. allows IMPORTANT note please read and heed The Noise Gate may open up inadvertently when the Noise Gateis activated a high gain Lead channel is selected and the volume exceeds the Threshold knob setting At very high volume and gain settings this may generate instant feedback particularly if your guitar is facing the speakers Rather than musical and controlled this is the shrill unpleasant and potentially harmful variety of feedback squealing that sends your audience and fellow musicians packing Though the amp is not more susceptible to feedback when the Noise Gateis activated the fact that it suppresses extraneous noise means you can t hear those telltale signs that feedback is swelling and consequently can t take measures to suppress it For this reason make an extra effort to be careful when the Noise Gate is activated Before you approach the amp and speaker cabinet with your guitar in hand turn the guitar s volume knob to the far left position to 0 so that no signal is audible to prevent the pickups and speakers from interacting 39 Main FX Loop Send Connect this Main FX Loop output to a signal processor s input return jack using the shortest possible shielded cord equipped with 1 4 plugs Activate and deactivate it via the FX Loop 29 button In the signal path Main FX Loop is located post preamp and pre the two power amp Master knobs 40 Main FX Loop Return Connect this Main FX Loop input to a signal processor s output send
19. ble wear The amp is ready to run when you flip the Standby switch because the tubes are already warm and don t require time to heat up For breaks of 30 minutes and longer recommend that you switch the amp off in order to conserve energy 31 Power Mains power on off Please note ensure that the Stand By switch 30 is set to Stand By 0 position before you switch the amp on Let the tubes heat up for about 30 seconds before you activate the power amp This procedure spares the tubes CAUTION After an extended period of operation and higher ambient temperatures the amps s chassis can become very hot therefore avoid touching the rear panel surface Rear Panel Features At the back of the manual you ll find a folded page offering diagrams of the front and rear panels Please unfold and refer to it as you read through the descriptions of features and functions 32 Mains Connector AC Power Inlet IEC C14 connector Plug the mains cord in here For European models use a standard non heating equipment connector cable CAUTION Make sure you use an intact mains line cord with a grounded plug Before you power the amp up ensure the voltage value printed alongside the mains socket is the same as the current of the local power supply or wall outlet Please also heed the guidelines set forth in the separately included pamphlet Instructions for the Prevention of Fire Electrical Shock and Injury 13 33 Mains Fuse Box The rear chamb
20. cted tubes that satisfy ENGL selection criteria to forestall microphonic properties undesirable noise and unbalanced power amp signals Because power tubes idle current bias must checked and possibly adjusted when replacing tubes this is a job best left to experienced and authorized specialists 19 Troubleshooting Some features that may be controlled remotely using a Z 9 or Z 4 footswitch fail to respond when you change settings gt Powerful static charges strong radio signals or mains voltage spikes can affect microcontroller driven systems setting them to an undefined status commonly called a hung chip In this event your only choice is to reset the system Simply switch the amp off and on again gt If a reset doesn t solve the problem there is a defect in the control system probably on the logic board holding the microcontroller or merely a faulty contact on one of the four stereo footswitch jacks 34 35 36 37 In this case consult an authorized service center or a professional specialist The amp fails to respond when you try to control switching functions remotely via the Z 9 footboard gt Is the Z 9 footboard connected to the S A C Port 34 gt Is the cord you are using stereo intact and wired properly Refer to page 25 for pin assignments The amp fails to respond when you try to control switching functions remotely using a footboard such as the Z 4 or a MIDI switcher such as the ENGL Z 11
21. d 24 Master A B Switches back and forth between the Master A and Master B control knobs The LEDs next to the knobs light up to indicate which Master control knob is active the red LED for Master A the green LED for Master B You can switch between Master A and Master B using a Z 9 Custom Footswitch S A C F1 1 page 26 connected to the S A C Port 34 or a footswitch connected to jack 36 25 Master A Master A volume knob Located post effect loops it controls power amp output The red LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate Master A is enabled and determining the master level 26 Master B Master B volume knob Located post effect loops it controls power amp output The green LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate Master B is enabled and determining the master level Atip from the designer If you want to experience real remote control convenience try an ENGL Z 9 foot controller You can dial in different levels for Master A and Master B assign these settings to any channel and gain mode and access them directly via the four channel switches on the Z 9 foot controller This gives you a range of alternatives that you can apply to different playing styles and musical genres to great dramatic effect What s more you can use Channel 1 Clean amp Crunch mode for rhythm or cleaner lead lines and Channel 2 s overdriven preamp stage for power chords and soloing and go from soft to loud at the touch of a button
22. d equipped with 6 3 mm 1 4 plugs In the signal path the Serial FX Loopis located post preamp pre Main FX Loop and pre power amp and its two Master control knobs The Serial FX Loop is hardwired into the signal path If you wish to bypass a connected effect you must do this on the outboard device by switching it off or hitting its bypass button 44 Poweramp Output 4 Ohms Parallel 4 ohms speaker output jacks internal connected parallel For diverse cabinet options see the last chapter on this page 45 Poweramp Output 8 Ohms Parallel 8 ohms speaker output jacks internal connected parallel the internal 8 ohms speaker 1x12 combo 1x 8 ohms is connected to one of this two jacks For diverse cabinet options see the last chapter on this page The impedance of an additional cabinet should bear 8 ohms for the Raider 112 Combo amp 46 Poweramp Output 16 Ohms 16 ohms speaker output jack For diverse cabinet options see the last chapter on this page IMPORTANT NOTE please read and heed Never operate the power amp without a sufficient load otherwise you may damage or destroy it Always check the connected cabinets impedance to confirm it matches the amp s output impedance For example if you are connecting a cabinet to one of the two 8 ohms output make sure the speaker system is indeed rated for 8 ohms You ll find the various speaker and cabinet options listed in the section below cannot stress enough the importance of proper i
23. er contains the mains fuse and in the front chamber a spare fuse CAUTION ALWAYS make sure replacement fuses are of the same type and have the same ratings as the original fuse Please refer to the fuse ratings table 34 Footswitch Serial Amp Control Port S A C This serial data input accepts the optional ENGL Z 9 Custom Footswitch which lets you control various amp functions remotely Connect the Z 9 Footswitch to the amp using a cord equipped with stereo 6 3 mm 4 jack plugs This MIDI enabled footboard is a custom tool designed to switch every amp feature designated as footswitchable in this manual To learn if a given feature may be controlled remotely refer to its description herein You ll find a configuration table showing the Raider 100 s functions on page 26 Heads up Plugging a jack plug into the S A C Port disables the five switching functions controlled by the buttons arrayed on the amp s front panel What s more it also disables the three footswitch jacks 35 36 37 remote control capability In other words when a Z 9 board is plugged in it has priority over the amp s controls as well as footswitches connected to these three jacks CAUTION Connect only the ENGL Z 9 Footswitch to this 6 3 mm 4 stereo jack Connecting any other switching device may damage it and or the amp s circuitry Insert and remove the Z 9 s cable to and from the S A C Port only when the amp is switched off Atip from the designer Try out t
24. f One of the two switches enables or bypasses Main FX Loop while the other switches the reverb unit on and off Plugging a footswitch into this jack disables onboard FX Loop 29 switching 14 Note also A footswitch may be equipped with LEDs indicating the given switching status Each of the two switches is provided with approx 10 milliamperes current which suffices to power a standard LED The jack s mono terminal controls Main FX Loop on off while the stereo terminal controls Reverb on off for pin assignments see page 24 36 Footswitch Master A B Mid Boost Use this jack to connect a conventional footswitch with two switching functions for example the ENGL Z 4 2 x off on Single Pole Single Throw or SPST for short This type of footswitch lets you access Master A B and Mid Boost One of the two switches activates Master A or B while the the other activates Mid Boost Plugging a footswitch into this jack disables onboard Master A B 24 and Mid Boost 23 switching Note also A footswitch may be equipped with LEDs indicating the given switching status Each of the two switches is provided with approx 10 milliamperes current which suffices to power a standard LED The jack s mono terminal selects Master A B while the stereo terminal controls the Mid Boost feature for pin assignments see page24 37 Footswitch CH 1 CH 2 Hi Gain Use this jack to connect a conventional footswitch with two switching functions for example
25. he ENGL Z 9 Custom Footswitch chances are you ll love the remote control convenience Based on a rather clever switching concept it affords direct access to the four Clean Crunch Lead and Hi Gain Lead modes by merging channel selection and Hi Gain switching Alongside selecting channels you can opt to control any other two switchable amp functions such as Mid Boost and Reverb or Main FX Loop and Reverb and so forth Another tremendous benefit of this microcontroller driven footboard is that it connects to the amp via an easily obtained standard stereo cord But that s not the last of the Z 9 s advantages At some point you may decide to ramp up or connect to a MIDI system This won t render the Z 9 obsolete because it also serves as a simple MIDI footboard with a MIDI OUT 5 pin DIN connector that selects 10 MIDI patches or presets if you prefer Again want to emphasize that you should never connect another footboard to this jack The Z 9 controls the amp via a proprietary ENGL serial data protocol and the Serial Amp Control Port was developed exclusively for ENGL amps No other footboard will work and in fact is likely to damage the footboard or the amp s circuitry 35 Footswitch FX Loop Reverb Use this jack to connect a conventional footswitch with two switching functions for example the ENGL Z 4 2 x off on Single Pole Single Throw or SPST for short This type of footswitch lets you access Main FX Loop on off and Reverb on of
26. ideration Everyone at ENGL is confident that the Raider tube amp s extraordinary versatility and outstanding features are sure to delight you Simply plug in play and be inspired by the tone of your ENGL amp A few words of wisdom from the designer Though this amplifier is relatively easy to handle and you re probably raring to give it a go recommend that you read the owner s manual thoroughly before you power it up It is equipped with several safety features that require further explanation to prevent malfunctions Contents 1 ENGL Raider 100 Tube Combo Amp E344 1x12 speaker 2 mains cord 3 this manual 4 a pamphlet entitled nstructions for the Prevention of Fire Electrical Shock and Injury Front Panel Features At the back of the manual you ll find fold out diagrams of the front and rear panels As you re reading the descriptions of the amp s features you ll gain a better understanding of the topic of discussion if you unfold and refer to them as we go 1 Input V4 unbalanced input jack Plug your guitar in here using a shielded cord Atip from the designer Depending on the type of cord and its shielding you may occasionally encounter interference from sources such as radio stations or powerful magnetic fields When this occurs try connecting your guitar to the amp using different cords What s more to minimize signal degradation due to high frequency loss use the shortest cords feasible as a rule the shorte
27. igned to accentuate this channel s tonal nuances Here s how this works One Bright button affects both of Channel 1 s Lo and Hi Gain stages and another special Clean Bright button affects Channel 1 s Lo Gain stage only Engage it to conjure sparkling clean sounds On top of this you get a button that lets you determine if the two power amp voicing knobs Presence and Depth Punch shape the power amp s frequency response for Channel 1 The alternative is to have a precision tuned hardwired EQ filtering circuit shape the power amp s response when Channel 1 is active A B Master switching is a powerful option that has proven its merits in countless ENGL amps it was featured in E920 power amps since the late 80s and in the legendary SAVAGE 120 head since 93 Your Raider Combo also sports two effect loops and a high quality spring reverb system to round out its arsenal of sound shaping tools The tonal palette ranges from vintage clean to classic grind and from creamy rock lead tone with thick lush tube overdrive to the kind of massive hi gain lead sound it takes to cut through in appropriate playing situations And there s more This amp sports our Serial Amp Control Port or S A C Port for short Plug an ENGL Z 9 Custom Foot Controller into to it and get hip to some very convenient remote control options This footboard lets you activate the two channels in combination with the Hi Gain option and Master A B switching directly simply by tapping it
28. internal gt external to 4 ohm 4 ohm 3 One external 8 ohm cabinet connected to an 8 ohm jack without internal speaker Summary External 8 Z no internal gt external to 8 ohm output 4 Two external 16 ohm cabinets connected to the 8 ohm jacks without the internal speaker Summary External 16 Z 16 Z no internal gt external to 8 ohm 8 ohm output 5 One external 16 ohm cabinet connected to the 16 ohm jack without the internal speaker Summary External 16 Z no internal gt external to 16 ohm output 6 An external 8 ohm cabinet connected to one of the 4 ohm jacks in combination with a second external 16 ohm cabinet connected to one of the 8 ohm jacks without the internal speaker Summary External 8 Z 16 Z no internal gt external to 4 ohm external to 8 ohm output Please note When you unplug the cable for the external cabinet s ensure you plug the internal speaker back into one the appropriate output jack 18 Handling and Care Keep the amp safe from hard knocks and shocks Tubes are fragile and tend to suffer when exposed to mechanical stress Let the amp cool down before you transport it Ten minutes or so will spare the tubes Tubes take some 20 seconds to warm up after you switch the power on and about two to three minutes before they are able to pump out full power Make a habit of giving your amp plenty of time to get toasty and flipping the Standby switch for short breaks
29. king power courtesy of Channel 1 s Dual Bright button a feature designed to help you precision tune those crucial top end frequencies If you wish you can use an extra tone shaping tool to activate the power amp EQ knobs to voice Channel 1 s response or fall back on a power amp EQ preset further tone tuning options such as an onboard reverb system featuring dedicated controls for each of the two main channels and a long Reverb spring that conjures lush deep and warm reverb as well as two effect loops that let you factor multi effect processors into the sonic equation an ultra advanced tone generating machine that will give you years of playing pleasure and value to boot UJ ul o N Features and Functionality at a Glance gt Two basic channels Channel 1 and Channel 2 with with separate Gain and Volume knobs gt Two Gain options for the each channel Hi Gain let you activate different gain settings for Channel 1 and Channel 2 thereby extending the number of potential sounds to four gt Two voicing sections specially tuned for each channel One three band EQ for Channel 1 Clean and Crunch modes and one three band EQ for Channels 2 Lead and Hi Gain Lead modes The Dual Bright function 2 Bright buttons is a very special feature that lets you tweak Channel 1 s high end response in both Lo Gain und Hi Gain modes gt Large spring reverb for very natural sounding reverb with separate knobs for the two main channels
30. mean machine of a tube driven guitar amplifier engineered to inspire you and enthuse your audience Alongside to die for tone it puts at your fingertips everything you need to tap your creative potential and make your musical message heard and felt When yours truly a humble ENGL amp designer by profession developed the ENGL Raider 100 amp two goals loomed large in my mind aimed to pair tonal perfection with useful features that make sound pun intended sense in the real world Out came a new type of design a nifty combination of two primary channels 1 and 2 each with different gain structures and two gain stages That adds up to four different basic sounds ranging from clean to hi gain lead Best of all you can dial in just about any flavor of crunch in between quickly and easily To broaden the tonal palette and afford you even greater sound sculpting flexibility endowed the Raider s preamp section with a fresh new Mid Boost button Have fun mixing and matching its two settings with any ofthe four gain stages With so many options to choose from on the fly you enjoy instant access to painstakingly tuned tonally balanced sounds that will serve you well for many styles and playing techniques Lead sounds with a mighty midrange punch lean and mean rhythm guitar tones or heavy duty low end for power chord riffing you ll find your amp delivers all this and a lot more And Channel 1 sports innovative brightness boosting circuits des
31. mpedance matching when connecting one or more cabinets to your amp Impedance mismatching can damage the power amp Choose only one of the following speaker and cabinet options A Speaker and cabinet options for the Raider Combo Amp 1x12 model only 1 Internal speaker 1x12 8 ohms only connected to an 8 ohm jack without an external speaker cabinet Summary No external cab internal 8 Z gt internal to 8 ohm output M 2 An external 8 ohm cabinet and the internal speaker 1x12 8 ohms connected to the 4 ohm jacks When you unplug the cable for the external cabinet ensure you plug the internal speaker back into a 8 ohm jack Summary External 8 Z internal 8 Z gt external to 4 ohm internal to 4 ohm output 3 An external 16 ohm cabinet connected to one of the 8 ohm jacks and the internal speaker 1x12 8 ohms connected to one of the 4 ohm jacks When you unplug the cable for the external cabinet ensure you plug the internal speaker back into one of the 8 ohm jacks Summary External 16 Z internal 8 Z gt external to 8 ohm internal to 4 ohm output B Cabinet options without using the internal speaker without using internal speaker 1 One external 4 ohm cabinet connected to a 4 ohm jack without internal speaker Summary External 4 Z no internal gt external to 4 ohm output 2 Two external 8 ohm cabinets connected to the 4 ohm jacks without internal speaker Summary External 8 Z 8 Z no
32. r defect In this case be sure to take the preamp to an authorized professional service center The speaker is emitting humming noises gt Is there a connection for example via a shielded circuit between the amp and another device that is grounded via a power plug of its own Two or more circuits sharing a common electrical ground line can cause audible hum If low frequency noise is emanating from your rig be sure to consult a specialist gt The amp and mains grounds are not connected properly or are altogether disconnected Have an experienced specialist check this gt Cords connected to the input or effect loops may not be shielded properly Replace them to check if this is indeed the case gt The amp or speaker cords may be picking up interference from powerful magnetic fields for example of nearby power transformers or electrical motors Reposition the amp and connector cables gt The amp or speaker cords may be picking up radio signals for example from activated mobile telephones or powerful local transmitting stations nearby Switch off mobile phones while troubleshooting noise problems The electronic power amp protection circuit has tripped gt The given power tube is defective and must be replaced if the electronic circuit breaker continues to trip after several attempts to reset the Tube Monitoring System by flipping the Standby switch off and back on again gt The amp has been overloaded perhap
33. r s Noise Gate accordingly However there is some minor matching variance between the two Hi Gain Lead Channel 2 and Hi Gain activated stands to benefit most from the Noise Gate so suggest that you tweak its two knobs for this mode Noise is a definite no no in many situations For example studio etiquette demands that you keep a lid on extraneous noise during short breaks It s in the nature of high 15 gain rigs to generate undesirable peripheral noise in overdriven channels This is attributable to the physical properties of an amp s constituent components in particular its active components That s right those cherished tubes are the culprits The Noise Gate is a tool that lets you silence this noise during breaks by way of signal mute circuit Note that electric guitars pick up interference signals and these are amplified tremendously at high gain levels in Lead mode The most common source of noise is 50 Hz or 60 Hz hertz cycle mains hum particularly when the guitar is positioned near transformers and power units Because in worst case scenarios this humming can attain extremely high levels the Noise Gate can hardly distinguish between the musical signal and noise This makes it hard to find the right Threshold setting It is entirely possible for this humming and other noise to rise to a level that deactivates the Noise Gate and therefore becomes audible My advice is to stay as far away from transformers and power units as space
34. r the cord the less susceptible it is to high frequency attenuation 6 2 Bright This feature boosts the upper end of the high frequency range for both Channel 1 s gain stages Lo and Hi Gain or Clean and Crunch modes if you prefer Its intensity decreases as gain settings increase Atip from the designer For a crisp or glassy tone activate the Bright boost It brightens the sound of humbucking or muddy pickups Bright is a global function that is it affects both gain stages Use it to tweak the amp s tone to taste activating it to boost top end frequencies for both gain stages or deactivating it to dampen high end response for example for Channel 1 s Hi Gain Crunch stage If you want to add even more top end sparkle to the Lo Gain stage Clean activate the Clean Bright function 9 which affects Channel 1 s Lo Gain stage only 3 Gain 1 Gain control for the Channel 1 This knob determines input sensitivity when Channel 1 is active use it to dial in the desired amount of preamp distortion Atip from the designer The amount of distortion depends on your guitar s pickups In Lo Gain mode single coil pickups may begin saturating the preamp when the knob is set to approximately the two o clock position Pickups with very high output levels humbuckers or active pickups will evoke mild overdrive at even lower settings If you want squeaky clean tone a pure guitar tone without preamp distortion that is simply back off the
35. raph provides details on this crucial protection feature See the tube layout chart on page 23 to locate V4 s position on the amp chassis Animportant note onthe Power Tube Monitor P T M system The electronic power amp monitoring system constantly gauges the current flowing through each power amp tube If it rises to too high a level the system shuts down the given tube This can occur when the amp is operated incorrectly for example if the impedance is wrong due to an incorrect speaker load see page 17 and 18 for permissible loads at extreme power spikes or when a tube is defective Reset this electronic monitoring system by switching the standby switch off and on again When you press the standby switch to turn the amp on again the system again 9 measures the current sent to the tube If it is still too high the power amp must be checked by a service technician and the tube may have to be replaced if it is defective 17 Gain2 Gain control for the Channel 2 This Control knob determines input sensitivity when Channel 2 is active Use itto dial in the desired amount of preamp saturation level CAUTION Extremely high gain and volume levels in Channlel 2 mode can produce powerful feedback Avoid feedback squeals they can lead to hearing loss and damage speakers At higher volumes back off the Gain and Treble levels in order to prevent unchecked feedback 18 Bass This is the preamp voicing section s passive low frequency EQ for
36. remotely S A C Port Footswitch Noise Gate p MainFXLoop Serial FX Loop 000 E wn Balance Send Return ENGL Ser Cnt ras Ser Cnt Ser Cnt Ser Cnt Ser Cnt Ser Cnt Channeli techndiogy Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Function 1 Function 2 won Custom or MIDI MIDI MIDI MIDI Patch 1 6 Z9 Patch 2 7 Patch 3 8 Patch 4 9 Patch 5 10 Bank A B 1 ENGL Z 9 Custom Footswitch This specialized footboard connects to the amp via a 6 3 mm 1 4 stereo cord plugged into the Serial Amp Port S A C 34 The Z 9 affords you direct access to the amp s four gain stages CH 7 CH 2 merged with Hi Gain simply by tapping the four channel switching buttons and lets you control two special functions for example Mid Boost and Reverb 2 2 A two way footswitch such as the ENGL Z 4 Connect ii dual footswitches to the amp by plugging stereo 6 3 mm 4 cords into jack nos 35 36 and 37 y gt CH 1 CH 2 Channel 1 2 and Hi Gain 1 x Z 4 ENGE gt Master A B and Mid Boost 1 x Z 4 gt Main FX Loop and Reverb 1 x Z 4 i As an alternative to dual footswitches you can connect FOOTPEDAL a MIDI switcher the ENGL Z 11 will do nicely to these ern three jacks to control the six switching functions Wiring of Principal Connectors Dual Footswitch 35 36 37 Serial Amp Control Port 34 Stereo H Stereo 14 1 4 jack pages 14 Ta
37. s by excessive volume levels mains over voltage or the wrong output impedance the impedance setting does not match the connected speaker s impedance Important note on the combo version s cooling fans To protect your combo amp from damage due to overheating please ensure the cooling fans remain in operation at all times especially during lengthy gigs or other occasions when your amp operates at high temperatures For studio recording or other applications that demand silent operation you may switch off the two fans for up to two hours depending on the ambient temperature You ll find the fan switch on the back of the amp below the tube protection grille on the side as the Mains socket 32 21 Technical Data Output power Input sensitivity levels Input Effect Return Output levels SEND level range Power consumption Fuses at 230 240 mains voltage at 100 115 120 mains voltage Important Tubes V1 V2 V3 V4 V8 Consult Tube Map to view tube array Logic control system Processor software System interface Serial Amp Control S A C Cooling Combo amp Dimensions E344 112 Weight E344 112 22 approx 100 watts adjusted accordingly to 4 8 and 16 ohms from 20 dB nominal max 0 dB CH 1 Lo Gain from 20 dB nominal max 0 dB nominal 20 dB to approx max dB approx 330 watts max external 2 ATL internal 2 5 ATL T slo blo external 4 ATL internal 5 ATL T slo
38. s four footswitches And that affords you instant access to four sound variations at four different volume levels In addition the amp comes with three stereo jacks designed to accept dual footswitches like the ENGL Z 4 or a MIDI switching system e g ENGL Z 11 for selecting the channels and other crucial Amp features The exterior s compelling visuals certainly match the interiors impressive appointments This amp s elegant and stylish look is sure to turn heads wherever you play 4 Your ENGL Raider 100 Amp puts at your disposal 1 a logical control feature array utmost ease of use and remarkably intuitive handling 2 Top drawer sound shaping options and remarkable versatility You can combine two channels offering two gain stages each with different midrange voicings for each of these four gain stages A broad tonal palette Surgically precise sound sculpting functions are at your fingertips and a tap of your foot on the conveniently compact footboard gives you some very powerful remote control options 4 Four first rate fundamental sounds in glorious all tube tone Channel 1 Lo Gain takes you from clean to a touch of mean Channel 1 Hi Gain adds some grit to the mill for sweet crunch tones with a healthy helping of preamp overdrive Channel 2 Lo Gain takes you deeper into the saturation zone with plenty of headroom to spare Channel 2 Hi Gain offers oodles of gain potential for creamy singing lead tone Even more tone twea
39. s sound shaping and special functions to the Z 9 Custom Footswitch s Functions 1 and 2 Button Functions Raider amp Setup Indication S A C Function 1 F1 1 Function 1 F1 2 Function 1 F1 3 Function 1 F1 4 Function 1 F1 5 Function 1 F1 6 Function 1 F1 7 Function 1 F1 8 Function2 no 2 Channe LED A lights F2 1 Function 2 F2 2 Function 2 F2 3 Function 2 F24 Function 2 F2 5 Function 2 F2 6 Function 2 F2 7 Function 2 F2 8 Comments Column 1 lists the Function button on the Z 9 Column 2 lists the sound shaping and special functions that can be assigned to it Column 2 lists sound shaping and special functions on the ENGL Raider Amp that can be controlled remotely via the Z 9 Custom Footswitch Column 3 lists the configuration or setting required to remote control sound shaping or special functions on the Raider Amp The first digit indicates the Function Setup routine that is 1 for Function 1 Setup and 2 for Function 2 Setup Channel 1 to Channel 4 denotes the button used to enter the setting Column 4 indicates the currently or newly selected configuration For example if LED 3 flashes when the Z 9 s Function 2 Setup routine is activated then the Raider s Main FX Loop switching feature is currently assigned to Function 2 the corresponding S A C command is F2 7 Column 5 lists the shorthand designations for specific configurations that appear throughout the Z 9 Operator s Manual For detailed information please refer
40. to tweak the tone to taste activating it to target and boost top end frequencies at the clean end of Channel 1 s gain range Bright 2 also affects the Lo Gain range so activating both Bright and Clean Bright really boosts those high range frequencies adding all the sparkle and top end shimmer you could want to the Lo Gain stage or Clean mode If you feel this is too much of a good thing simply deactivate Clean Bright 10 Off OnCH1 This button s status determines if the settings of the two power amp EQ knobs Presence and Depth Punch affect Channel 1 Pressing the button sets it to On in this case any adjustment of two Presence and Depth Punch knob settings also shapes Channel 1 s tone If you set it to Off the two knobs have no impact on Channel 1 s tone Disengaging the button activates a filter configuration in the power amp s feedback circuit Optimized for Clean amp Crunch modes this filtering setup shapes Channel 1 s frequency response Heads up Disengaging this button that is setting it to the Off position disables the two Presence and Depth Punch knobs for Channel 1 Whatever you do to these control knobs twist turn dial or tweak will not affect the amp s response 8 11Presence This power amp voicing knob s setting determines the amount of high end frequencies in Channel 2 Lead and Hi Gain Lead in general and for Channel 1 Clean and Crunch when the Off On CH 1 10 button is engaged or On 12DepthPunch
41. you also have the Bright 2 and the Clean Bright 9 button at your disposal for shaping the high frequency range 7 Reverb Reverb intensity knob Twist it to adjust the amount of reverb for Channel 1 Clean and Crunch Turn the Reverb control knob clockwise to increase the effect s intensity The signal remains completely dry when the knob is set to the 7 o clock position or if Reverb is deactivated via a footswitch You can switch the reverb unit on and off using a Z 9 Custom Footswitch connected to the S A C Port 34 or a footswitch connected to jack 35 The reverb unit is always on if you do not plug a footswitch into the port 34 or jack 35 8 Volume 1 Determines the level of Channel 1 Clean and Crunch Twist this knob to adjust Channel 1 s volume and dial in the desired balance of levels with Channel 2 Because this volume control is located pre effects loop it also determines the effects send level for Channel 1 The green LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate Channel 1 is on 9 CleanBright This feature boosts the upper end of the high frequency range in Channel 1 affecting the Lo Gain stage only Clean mode The Gain knob setting has no influence on Clean Bright s intensity Atipfromthe designer Activate Clean Brightin Clean mode to up the twang factor inherent in certain types of guitars and put a set of sonic cow horns on those that lack it Clean Bright affects the Lo Gain stage only so you can use it
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